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Leadership Lessons from Kids Company’s Collapse

Leadership Lessons from Kids Company’s Collapse

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Episode Highlights: Governance, Leadership, and Lessons from Kids Company


In this episode, we dive into the powerful case study of Kids Company, exploring how its dramatic downfall reshaped the conversation around charity governance, leadership dynamics, and organisational sustainability. Host Samuel Kasumu is joined once again by Rob Macmillan, a leading researcher on the third sector and community development, with over two decades of experience studying the challenges and opportunities facing charities today.


Rob shares candid insights on:

  • The leadership pressures that charity heads face today
  • Governance failures that contributed to Kids Company’s collapse
  • The sector-wide need for impact measurement and accountability
  • Why burnout among charity leaders demands immediate attention
  • The importance of diversity and inclusion in driving the sector forward


Whether you’re navigating the complexities of charity governance, leading an organisation, or passionate about social impact, this episode is packed with actionable insights and thought-provoking ideas. Tune in now to learn how we can collectively build a more sustainable and resilient voluntary sector!



Keywords: charity governance, leadership challenges, voluntary sector trends, Kids Company case study, nonprofit sustainability, impact measurement, voluntary sector, charity governance, leadership, Kids Company, impact measurement, sector challenges, organizational change, fundraising, social enterprise, burnout

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